Subsaharan African vs Houma Community Comparison
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Houma Integration in Subsaharan African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 36,197,056 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Houma within Subsaharan African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.089. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sub-Saharan Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in Houma. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africans corresponds to an increase of 0.5 Houma.
Subsaharan African vs Houma Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.8% compared to 38.7%, a difference of 69.4%), median female earnings ($38,391 compared to $30,343, a difference of 26.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($56,615 compared to $44,822, a difference of 26.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,408 compared to $50,547, a difference of 0.28%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,235 compared to $77,044, a difference of 9.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,691 compared to $44,356, a difference of 9.8%).
Income Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,152 | Tragic $32,996 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,748 | Tragic $76,188 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $77,631 | Tragic $62,575 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,118 | Tragic $38,949 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,408 | Tragic $50,547 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,391 | Tragic $30,343 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,691 | Tragic $44,356 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,235 | Tragic $77,044 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,691 | Tragic $72,093 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,615 | Tragic $44,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.8% | Tragic 38.7% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (13.7% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 71.2%), single father poverty (16.9% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 58.0%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.6% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 45.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among girls under 16 (20.1% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 6.8%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.8% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 9.5%), and married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 12.5%).
Poverty Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 18.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 16.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 20.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 26.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 24.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 26.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 23.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 33.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 26.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.4% | Tragic 43.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 16.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 16.5% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 48.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.0% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 24.6%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.42%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.67%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 6.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 21.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 8.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.8% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 59.5%, a difference of 11.3%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 10.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.7% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 2.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 79.9%, a difference of 5.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Tragic 59.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.4% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.7% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.5% | Tragic 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.1% | Tragic 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 74.1% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 27.0%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 19.6%), and married-couple households (41.6% compared to 44.6%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.8% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 1.6%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.18, a difference of 2.2%), and family households with children (27.6% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.7% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.6% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Tragic 3.18 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.6% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 46.6% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.7% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 16.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 11.2%), and no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 0.88%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 54.4%, a difference of 4.9%), and no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 6.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 11.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 88.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Poor 54.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 16.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 84.9%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 0.96%, a difference of 84.2%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 79.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.5% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.35%), 5th grade (97.0% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.39%), and 2nd grade (97.6% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.8% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 92.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.7% | Tragic 87.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.1% | Tragic 83.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 81.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.2% | Tragic 75.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.2% | Tragic 47.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 41.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.9% | Tragic 28.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 21.4% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 2.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 0.96% |
Subsaharan African vs Houma Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in male disability (11.8% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 48.2%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.6% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 47.9%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 47.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.5% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 4.0%), disability age over 75 (48.2% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 16.5%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 16.6%).
Disability Metric | Subsaharan African | Houma |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 17.1% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 17.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 16.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 9.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 32.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Tragic 56.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 19.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 9.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 3.0% |